Guds Godhet Og Guds Storhet, Geirr Tveitt/Ray Farr - Brass Band

StarburstIn astronomy a Starburst (or Starburst Galaxy) is a term used to describe a region in space which has an abnormally high rate of star formation occurring.  A galaxy contains high levels of gas which, over billions of years, stars are created from.  The rate of star creation can be accelerated in some galaxies and intense, explosive star formations create iridescent shapes against the back drop of space.Starburst is an exciting concert opener which takes inspiration from the concept of stars being created.The work opens explosively with a sforzando strike and a rhythmic ostinato from solo cornets.  Broad, heavy chords from the middle and lower end of the ensemble evoke the depth and endlessness of space whilst the dancing ostinato creates ceaseless energy and life.The main theme grasps onto the vitality of the introduction and emphasis needs to be placed on the varied rhythmic elements found within the score.  Starburst was composed for and is dedicated to the Greater Manchester Youth Brass Band, whom gave the premiere at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester in June 2014 

The Swan, Saint-Saens arranged by Howard Snell. Bb soloist with Brass Band acc.*Also available with Piano acc.Some pieces of music never stray out of fashion. The Swan still glides past as serenely as when he first glided past in 1886, in Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals

CRY OF THE CELTSHardiman arr. Peter GrahamA spectacular mini-concert. Contains 5 movements: 1) Nightmare (includes Lord of the Dance and Stolen Kiss) 2) Suil a Ruin 3) Breakout4) Lament  4) Victory Featured by Yorkshire Building Society Band.

Ocean of StormsDan PriceOcean of Storms or Oceanus Procellarum is one of only a few lunar maria or seas on the moons surface to be called an ocean, due to its immense size.The work opens atmospherically with a sense of weightlessness and introduces the main thematic idea. As the work develops the turbulent ebb and flow of the storm increases in its ferocity with solo spots for solo cornet, solo euphonium, flugelhorn and baritone.Duration: 00:05:45Grade: 6